India, Nov. 15 -- Todd Snider, a renowned singer, songwriter, and storyteller from Nashville who played a significant role in the alt-country and Americana music scenes, passed away on Friday at the age of 59. Rolling Stone has confirmed his death. While no specific cause was provided, it was reported that Snider had been diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this week.

"Aimless, Inc. Headquarters is heartbroken to share that our Founder, our Folk Hero, our Poet of the World, our Vice President of the Abrupt Change Dept., the Storyteller, our beloved Todd Daniel Snider has departed this world," a statement on Snider's Facebook page read.

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